The Minnesota Vikings (6-2) and Green Bay Packers (6-3) clash at Lambeau Field as the NFC North continues to flip-flop at the top. Only one game separates the top and the bottom of the division right now. After two straight losses, Minnesota pushed the panic button and traded for Kirk Cousins, with Kyler Murray listed as doubtful. Green Bay, on the other hand, is streaking. The Packers have five wins in the last six games, with the lone loss coming on a field goal as time expired.
Last week, Green Bay’s offense exploded in a 45-27 win over New England. Jordan Love went wild with 372 passing yards and three touchdowns on 23-of-29, plus a rushing score. Matthew Golden caught all 10 targets for 164 yards and a touchdown, and Christian Watson caught seven of eight targets for 170 yards and a touchdown. The offense averaged 4.0 yards per carry, and Kaleb Johnson led the way with 14 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown 49 ypc).
The Packers’ defense continued its stifling play with three interceptions off New England, four sacks, and a forced fumble. Green Bay has allowed 19 or fewer points in five of the last six games after giving up 27 to New England. Minnesota will try to replicate its season-high 39 points in Week 1 against Green Bay.
The Vikings acquired Kirk Cousins this week before the trade deadline to stay in competition within a loaded division. Cousins played for Minnesota from 2018-2023. Head Coach Kevin O’Connell and Cousins were together in 2022 and 2023, so there’s familiarity for Cousins and Justin Jefferson. In 2022 with Cousins, Jefferson posted career highs in receptions (128), yards (1,809), and targets. Minnesota already has a top-10 defense that’s carried this team, but they gave up 42 points in the last two weeks and walked away 0-2, which initiated the trade for Cousins.
Let’s dive into the numbers and see if we can’t find an additional sweat or two.
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Game details and how to watch Packers vs Vikings
· Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
· Time: 8:20 PM ET
· Site: Lambeau Field
· City: Green Bay, WI
· TV/Streaming: Fox
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Latest Game Odds for Vikings at Packers
The latest odds courtesy of DraftKings:
· Money line: Green Bay Packers (-149), Minnesota Vikings (+124)
· Spread: Packers -3 (-105)
· Total: 41.5
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Expert picks & predictions for Packers vs Vikings
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Over 41.5:
Initially, I thought this was an Under game. It’s a divisional contest, the Packers defense has played outstanding over the last six games, and the Vikings defense has been more than solid itself. However, Minnesota trading for Kirk Cousins certainly is a panic mode button. After two-straight losses, you don’t want the wheels to fall off, and getting Cousins is the best bet that doesn’t happen. I lean the Over 41.5, even though the first matchup flew over, 39-22, and I tend to go the opposite way in the second meeting (and I was on the Under 45.5).
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Packers vs Vikings betting trends and stats
Packers betting trends
- Green Bay is 6-3 ATS, ranking tied for second-best
- Green Bay is 6-3 to the Under, ranking third-best
- Green Bay is 3-1 ATS at home and 3-1 to the Under
- Green Bay is 2-2 ATS as a favorite and 3-1 to the Under
- Green Bay is 2-1 ATS and 2-1 to the Under vs NFC North opponents
- Green Bay is 7-3 ATS (5-5 ML) in the last 10 vs NFC North and 6-4 to the Under
Vikings betting trends
- Minnesota is 4-4 ATS
- Minnesota is an NFL-best 7-1 to the Under
- Minnesota is 3-1 ATS on the road, ranking second-best
- Minnesota is 3-1 to the Under on the road, ranking tied for second-best
- Minnesota is 2-2 ATS as an underdog
- Minnesota is an NFL-best 4-0 to the Under as an underdog
- Minnesota is 2-1 ATS and 2-1 to the Under vs NFC North opponents
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Quarterback matchup for Vikings vs Packers
· Minnesota: Kirk Cousins — Well, Kirk Cousins’ key card worked to get back into the Vikings facility, so he must be home! Cousins last played for Minnesota in 2023 and will start against Green Bay on Sunday, with Kyler Murray listed as doubtful. Cousins played from 2018-2023 with Minnesota before two seasons in Atlanta and a half-season in Las Vegas. Cousins is off to a tremendous start with 20 touchdowns (2nd) to eight interceptions, and 2,340 passing yards (5th).
Cousins had 21 touchdowns and 21 interceptions in two seasons with Atlanta, so this is a little bit of a revelation season. If you have Justin Jefferson or Jordan Addison in fantasy, life is good. Cousins ranks fourth in completion percentage versus zone coverage (71.8%), and the Packers run the 10th-most zone (79%). This could be a good debut take two for Cousins.
· Green Bay: Jordan Love — After a dominant 372-yard and four-touchdown performance, Jordan Love is now top five in MVP odds. Love has 11 total touchdowns and three interceptions over the past four games and has thrown for at least 274 yards in five straight games. Love leads the league in passing yards (2,618) and is third in touchdown passes (19).
Love went 21-of-42 for 387 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception against Minnesota in Week 1’s 39-22 loss. The Vikings run the highest rate of zone coverage (86.4%), and Love has the 27th-ranked completion percentage (63.5%) and 14th-ranked passer rating against zone coverage this season. His 50% completion percentage in Week 1 is still a season-low, and the four sacks taken are still a season-high.
Packers vs Vikings Injury Update
Packers injuries
- LB Micah Parsons is out (ACL)
- RB Josh Jacobs is out (finger)
- WR Savion Williams is out (groin)
- LG Aaron Banks is questionable (knee)
- C Sean Rhyan is questionable (ankle)
- RG Travis Glover is questionable (knee)
- LB Lukas Van Ness is questionable (back)
- LB Zaire Franklin is doubtful (shin)
- LB Ty’Ron Hopper is questionable (chest)
- CB Javon Bullard is questionable (ankle, knee)
Vikings injuries
- QB Kyler Murray is doubtful (hamstring)
- WR Jauan Jennings is questionable (calf)
- TE T.J. Hockenson is questionable (chest, wrist)
- LB Blake Cashman (concussion) is questionable
- S Jay Ward is questionable (knee)
- LB Kyle Van Noy is questionable (calf)
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